selfbow UK /ˈsɛlfbəʊ/US /ˈsɛlfˌboʊ/ noun1 •A bow made from a single piece of wood (often referred to as a bow stave).[A] backed bow does not exceed a self bow, except that it is thought by some to be pleasanter and easier to draw, especially in the last inch, and of quicker cast. — 1831 formsselfbows
